Question 113 · Federal question
Elections in Germany are won by the party that ...
German original (as asked in the real test)
Wahlen in Deutschland gewinnt die Partei, die …
- A die meisten Stimmen bekommt. ✓ Correct answer
- B die meisten Männer mehrheitlich gewählt haben.
- C die meisten Stimmen bei den Arbeiterinnen/Arbeitern bekommen hat.
- D die meisten Erststimmen für ihre Kanzlerkandidatin/ihren Kanzlerkandidaten erhalten hat.
Translation
Elections in Germany are won by the party that ...
- A receives the most votes. ✓ Correct answer
- B has been predominantly chosen by the majority of men.
- C has received the most votes from workers.
- D receives the most first votes for their chancellor candidate.
Explanation
In German elections, the party considered to have “won” is the one with the highest number of votes overall. Germany uses a mixed-member proportional system; voters have two votes, and seats are allocated proportionally based mainly on total party votes. There is no direct election of the Chancellor, and first votes are for constituency candidates, not party leaders.
Tips
- Look for options aligning with general, proportional vote totals rather than subgroups.
- Eliminate any answer that restricts voters by gender or profession—this violates equality principles.
- Remember: the Chancellor is elected by the Bundestag, not directly by voters; “first votes” are for district candidates, not for party leaders.
- Keywords like “most votes overall” or proportional representation usually indicate the correct logic.
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